DC planning authorities to vote on Trump’s White House ballroom project

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by ReutersApril 2, 2026 at 03:05 PM

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Trump files emergency motion to continue building White House ballroom

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Washington planning authorities are scheduled to vote on Donald Trump's proposed $400 million White House ballroom project on Thursday. The National Capital Planning Commission, chaired by Trump's former lawyer, will deliberate on the "East Wing Modernization Project." This vote occurs despite a recent ruling that the project requires Congressional approval, a decision the Justice Department is appealing. The project, part of Trump's broader efforts to reshape Washington's monumental core, faces legal challenges from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which argues Trump exceeded his authority by demolishing the historic East Wing. The commission is one of two federal bodies overseeing key DC-area building projects.

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The justice department appealed Tuesday’s ruling that the president cannot construct his planned ballroom without approval from Congress.

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Trump picked several members of both groups, and his former personal lawyer, Will Scharf, chairs the National Capital Planning Commission.

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The National Capital Planning Commission will vote on the “East Wing Modernization Project” on Thursday.

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The ballroom is part of Trump’s broader push to reshape Washington’s monumental core.

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Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project is likely to get a blessing from Washington planning authorities on Thursday.

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Justice Department 30% Kennedy Center 30% US Commission of Fine Arts 40% National Trust for Historic Preservation 40% East Wing ×250% Congress ×260% Will Scharf 60% National Capital Planning Commission ×270% Washington ×270% White House ×580% Donald Trump ×590%

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white house ballroom project 100% national capital planning commission 80% east wing modernization project 70% historic preservation 60% congressional approval 60% federal building projects 50% justice department 40% preliminary injunction 40%